2025 · Launch film

Nissan Magnite Kuro 2025

Nissan India wanted to launch the Nissan Magnite Kuro – The Boldest Black with a film that not only showcased the SUV but also embodied the true essence of Kuro (Japanese for “black”).

Client
Nissan India
Director
Vinod Yadav (Vinzy)
DOP
Ajay Singh
Format
Digital film
Category
Launch film
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The brief

Nissan India wanted to launch the Nissan Magnite Kuro – The Boldest Black with a film that not only showcased the SUV but also embodied the true essence of Kuro (Japanese for “black”). The goal was to create a cinematic experience that highlighted mystery, boldness, and power, immersing the car in an environment that visually represented its striking identity.

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The idea

Our vision was to position the Nissan Magnite Kuro as a creation of darkness — born from it, thriving in it, and returning to it. To bring this to life, we chose Hanle, Ladakh, one of the darkest and most beautiful places in India. The story unfolds at 3 AM under a natural midnight sky, with the Magnite Kuro standing bold, elegant, and powerful against this raw backdrop.

This creative direction not only reflected the car’s identity but also elevated it as The Boldest Black SUV, making a strong impression on both potential buyers and auto enthusiasts.

03

The making

Pre-Production

We conducted a detailed test shoot with a reference car to finalize shot designs, lighting, and technical setups. This preparation ensured the main shoot ran smoothly and efficiently.

Shoot Execution

The film was shot over two days:

  • Day 1 – Digital launch film of the Nissan Magnite Kuro
  • Day 2 – Visuals for the official car brochure film.

Post-Production

Our post-production team played a vital role in bringing the vision to life. Through advanced CGI, VFX, and color grading, the environment and lighting were enhanced to make the SUV look as though it was truly filmed in Hanle, Ladakh. The realism of the car’s movements and the atmospheric details gave the final film a strikingly cinematic feel.

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The hard part

Shooting in Hanle, Ladakh, posed immense logistical challenges. Instead, we turned to innovation and executed the entire project using virtual production technology. This marked our first-ever automotive film shot in a virtual production studio, in collaboration with K Sera Sera Virtual Productions.

Through LED walls, we recreated Hanle’s midnight skies with complete accuracy, achieving the same immersive feel without leaving the studio.

A special thanks to Spotlights Productions for their seamless collaboration and support, which made this ambitious project possible.

Credits

Director
Vinod Yadav (Vinzy)
DA
Harsh Thokal
DOP
Ajay Singh
Asst. DOP
Rishabh Jha & Aryan Jiotode
Production House
Spotlights Production
Producer
Vishal Gala & Raj Rambhia
Associate Producer
Sonia Chaudhary
Line Producer
Savir Pathan
Production Manager
Saif
Virtual Production Head
Prakash Kutty
Virtual Production Supervisor
Harshit Sinha
Offline
Amol Thakore
Grade
Sujith Vijayan
VFX
Think VFX
Sound Design
Manas
Senior Unreal Engine Generalist
Kshitij Chouhan & Abhijeet Tambe
Unreal Engine Generalist
Deepak Dixit, Aniket Jadhav, Anuj Gupta, Akash Sinha
Unreal Engine Animator
Yashwant Singh
Focus Puller
Babu Kantiappa
Gaffer
Ram Vishwakarma
Jimmy Jib
Vicky